Guest Reviewer: Mister B is reading…The Wimpy Kid

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Cabin Fever by Jeff Kinney

The more things change, the more they stay the same. In the case of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books, that actually is a good thing.

The latest entry in Jeff Kinney’s Wimpy Kid series is “Cabin Fever” and I found it to be enjoyable. I admit I didn’t laugh out loud as much as I did with the early books, but I still managed many smiles.

Greg Heffley’s adventures are still the wacky, outrageous ones you’ve read before. There are the battles with his parents, the run-ins with his big brother and new experiences with his younger brother Manny. In fact, one of the funniest moments had to do with a bad winter storm and an enterprising Manny. He is growing up!

I would recommend this book to anyone who has enjoyed the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series and isn’t looking for a new twist on the story.

Short and Sweet Summer Summary…Smile

Smile by Raina Telgemeier

The author relates her own dental drama in this graphic novel. She was 12 when she fell and knocked out her 2 front teeth. For the next 4 years, she lived through surgery, braces, false teeth and headgear. At the same time, she was dealing with typical teen drama -- friends, mean girls and boys. Will Raina ever feel “normal” again and will she ever find a reason to smile?

Short and Sweet Summer Summary…The Accidental Genius of Weasel High

The Accidental Genius of Weasel High by Rick Detorie


Looking for something similar to the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books? This just may be the book for you!

Larkin Pace is an aspiring movie-maker. Or at least he will be once he earns enough money to get the camcorder he wants. In the meantime, he can tell you everything about every movie he has ever seen, including the director, the cast, the plot and more. He can even recite large pieces of dialog from his favorite scenes.

While he’s waiting to make his own movies, he shares his stories through his personal notebook blog. Some of the people he writes about include:
-Kelly, his thug-of-a-sister, who makes his life miserable
-Brooke, his best friend who he thought might be his girlfriend. Turns out she doesn’t like him that way
-Freddie, his weird, non-verbal friend who eats pickle cracker sandwiches and dresses like an old man
-and Dalton Cooke, his nemesis and the school bully, who seems to have captured the attention of Brooke